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OVERVIEW
OF POTENTIAL
HAZARDS
Overhead doors are large,heavy objects that move with the help of springs under high tension and electric motors. Since moving objects, springs under
tension, and electric motors can causeinjuries, your safetyand the safetyof others depend on you reading the information in this manual. Ifyou have
questions or do not understand the information presented, call The Genie Company. or your local Genie Distributor.
Hnthis section, and those that follow, the words Danger,
Warning and Caution are used to emphasize
important
safety
information.
The word:
_, DANGER;
indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
A WARNING;
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION;
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in injury or property
damage.
The word NOTE is used to indicate important
steps to be followed
or important
considerations.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
MOVING DOOR
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
HIGH SPRING TENSION
EFFECT
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING:
Could result in death
or serious iniury.
PREVENTION
Keep people clear of opening
while door is moving.
o Do Not allow children to play with the door operator.
Do Not operate a door that jams or one that has a broken spring.
oTurn off power before removing
operator
cover.
oWhen replacing cover, make sure wires are not pinched or near
mowng
parts.
o Operator
must be properly grounded.
oDo Not try to remove, repair or adjust springs or anything
to
which door spring parts are fastened, such as, wood blocks,
steel brackets, cables or other like items,
o Repairs and adjustments
must be made by a trained door
system technician
using proper tools and instructions,
MPORTANT
INSTALLATION
NSTRUCTIONS
zLWARNING:
TO REDUCE THERISK O F SEVERE INJURY O R DEATH:
1
READAND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY.INSTALLATIONAND
OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS. I f you have any
questions or do not understand an instruction, call
your authorized Genie installation professional.
2
Do Not install operator on an improperly balanced
door. An improperly balanced door couN cause
severe injury. Repairs and adjustments to cables,
spring assembly, and other Hardware must be made
by a trained service person using proper tools and
instructions.
3
Remove all ropes, and disable all locks connected to
the door before installing operator.
4
tnstall door operator 7 feet or more above the floor.
Mount the emergency release knob 6 feet above
the floor.
5
Oo Not connect the operator to the source of power
until instructed to do so.
5
Locate the control button:
[ Within sight of door,
At a minimum height of,5 feet so small children
cannot reach it_
, Away from all moving parts of the door.
7
Install the entrapment WARNING labet next to the
wal button or console. Install the emergency release
tag on, or next to, the emergency release
8
The operator must reverse when the door contacts a
1-1/2 inch high object on the floor at the, cen!er of
the doorway[This is about the size of a 2 x 4 board
laid flat.
SAFETY
FEATURES
Safe-T-Beam ® (STB) Non-Contact
Reversing System
Places an invisible beam across door opening, that reverses
the door during down travel to the fully open position if
anything passes through beam.
Safe-T-Reverse ® Contact Reversing System
Automatically
stops and reverses a closing door within 2
seconds of contact with an object.
Safe-T-Stop ® Timed Reversed System
Automatically opens a closing door, if door does not close
within 30 seconds,
ForceGuard ® Control
Used to set the force required for opening and closing
door. For maximum safety, set the minimum force required
to fully open and close door.
Automatic
Lighting
System
Light bulbs up to 60 Watts max., used for safer entries and
exits, The lights turn on when door is activated and
automatically turn off 4,5 minutes later.
Manual Emergency
Release
Allows the garage door to be opened or closed manually
for emergencies or maintenance,
For Help, ca!l 1-800-35-GENIE
or visit wwwogeniecompany,¢ora
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